Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am not in favour of holding anyone longer than they need to be held but I refer again to the six hours. This is my opinion, just as it will be the opinion of the garda in charge of the station. I do not know how long it would take someone who is intoxicated to the point where they are a danger to themselves or anyone else to sober up. I do not drink so I do not know how long it takes for somebody to reach a state where they are not a danger to themselves. The Minister is saying it is six hours. Can somebody tell me whether it takes six hours or longer for somebody to sober up?